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July 2, 2012 · 12:15 pm

Fourth of July Fireworks in the Triangle 2012

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Below is a list of places you can see fireworks this week to help celebrate Independence Day.  Please note actual date for each event as some have their fireworks the day before/after the actual fourth of July. There is also a link next to each town listed that will take you to the event website for additional details.

Fireworks in the Triangle 2012

Cary – Info
Fireworks at Koka Booth Ampitheatre
Koka Booth Ampitheatre – 3:00 – 11:00pm July 4 – music and fireworks. Koka Kids Club fun: Video Gaming truck, Magic shows, Face Painting and a family scavenger hunt from 3 to 7 PM.

Chapel Hill – Info
Fireworks at Keenan Stadium gates open at 7 PM July 4th, fireworks at 9:30 PM.

Durham – Info
Durham Bulls Baseball Durham Bulls are playing a home game on July 3rd, 4th and 5th. The baseball games start at 6:05pm. The Durham Bulls will have fireworks after each of the July 3rd, 4th and July 5th games.

Fuquay Varina – Info
Music, kid’s games and fireworks at Fuquay Varina’s South Park – 820 N. Main Street. July 3rd, gates open at 6 PM.

Garner – Info
Lake Benson Park – NC Symphony will perform. Gates open at 5pm and will have fireworks after dark July 3.

Raleigh – Info
Downtown Raleigh Fireworks at the Raleigh Convention Center July4th Fayetteville Street – Events all day long: King BMX Stunt Show, Hot Dog Eating Contest, Ice Cream Eating Contest, Music Performances at Morgan Street Stage, Courthouse Steps and the City Plaza Stage. Fireworks at 9:30 PM.

Rolesville – Info
July 4th – Rolesville’s annual Independence Day event will be held this summer on the ball fields at Rolesville Community Park on Redford Place (behind Food Lion).

Wake Forest – Info
Fireworks Spectacular on Tuesday, July 3, at Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Road.

Zebulon – Info
The Carolina Mudcats will hold fireworks displays on Tuesday July 3rd and Wednesday July 4th nights at Five County Stadium. Gates will open at 6 p.m. each night for the 7:15 p.m. games, with fireworks and patriotic music to follow the games’ conclusion.

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June 8, 2012 · 2:33 pm

Picture of the Week – The Morning Times in Raleigh

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Upstairs at Morning Times enjoying a latte

This week’s picture was snapped during a visit to the upstairs seating area at Morning Times in downtown Raleigh.  This is one of my favorite places to relax downtown. I love the lighting and exposed brick walls with large windows overlooking the action on Hargett Street below. They also serve Counter Culture Coffee and have some great baristas making for excellent signature coffee drinks!

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May 30, 2012 · 1:47 pm

Latte Art Competition & 10th Anniversary Celebration at Cafe Helios Thursday May 31st!

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The Triangle’s most talented baristas will put their skills to the test this Thursday, May 31st, at the Thursday Night Throwdown (TNT) latte art competition hosted by Counter Culture Coffee and Cafe Helios in downtown Raleigh.

Baristas from throughout the Triangle will go head to head crafting their best latte art which is then judged by the audience. The winner moves on to the next round to compete again until an ultiamte champion is crowned at the end of the evening.  The winner will receive eternal glory, bragging rights, and some cool prizes too!

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Latte Art

This throwdown is extra special because it also marks Cafe Helio’s 10th anniversary! To add to the festivities there will be food trucks on hand including Klausie’s Pizza, American Meltdown, and Bulkogi Truck, music, and an after party at C.Grace, the bar next door, featuring a special cocktail menu after the champion is crowned.

Event Details
Thursday May 31st at Cafe Helios ~ 413 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Food Trucks arrive at 6 pm
TNT Competition starts at 7pm
Free Admission
Open to the public (Vote for your favorite latte art!)
$5 entry fee for Baristas entering the competition
Music, Food, Drink specials, and coffee all throughout the evening.

Hope to see you there!

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May 22, 2012 · 9:19 am

REDii ~ Raleigh Fashion Design Incubator Launch Party & Fashion Extravaganza May 23rd

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The Raleigh Emerging Designers Innovation Incubator (REDii) will host a launch party and fashion extravaganza to celebrate the opening of its new fashion design business incubator and boutique in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday, May 23.

The event will be held at Solas Raleigh, located at 419 Glenwood Avenue South, from 7-10 p.m. and will feature a fashion show, wine and beer, hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment.

About REDii
REDii is a non-profit organization focused on showcasing North Carolina’s newest and most dynamic fashion designers by promoting their creations and expanding their brand. Proceeds from the fundraising event will help support local fashion designers, as well as foster the development of fashion and retail in downtown Raleigh.

The goal of REDii and its founders is to help up-and-coming fashion entrepreneurs create, launch and operate their businesses by providing professional mentoring and business education programs that maximize their opportunities for success.

The boutique is located at 131 S. Wilmington Street and will feature a retail space to highlight designers’ original creations, as well as a conference room for mentoring operations and small business meetings.

For ticket information and to learn more about REDii, please visit www.rediiraleigh.org or call 919-369-7031.

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April 18, 2012 · 12:30 pm

Explore the Upper Neuse Greenway Trail in Raleigh!

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Entrance To The Greenway From The Bedford Community

The Upper Neuse Greenway Trail has been open for about 6 months now and is one of my favorite places to go for a jog. It is a real hidden gem for outdoor enthusiast in North Raleigh and a great addition to the Capital Area Greenway System. The next time you get the urge for a stroll outside I strongly encourage you to check out this trail! It is very scenic and offers nice vies of the river.

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One Of The Wooden Bridges On The Greenway

Work on the Upper Neuse Greenway began January 18, 2010 with the trail officially opening back on November 9, 2011. This latest portion of the Raleigh greenway system begins at Falls Dam and run along the Neuse River for approximately 8.0 miles, ending at the WRAL Soccer Complex off Perry Creek Road.

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Biking And Jogging Is Allowed On The Greenway

The Surface of the greenway is 10’ wide asphalt path with 10’ wide raised boardwalks in sensitive areas like wetlands. The main entrance area to the greenway, complete with public parking, is located off Falls of Neuse Road just south of the Falls Dam. There are also trial connections located in both Bedford and Falls River neighborhoods providing easy access to the trial.

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CSX Railroad Underpass

There are seven bridges and seven boardwalk sections along the this portion of the trail. In addition, the trail passes under Falls of Neuse Road, New Falls of Neuse Road, and Capital Boulevard, resulting in no road conflicts along route. The trail is fairly flat with only a few slight inclines along the route making it great for running and as you can see from the pictures it is quite sceneic. Check it out.

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View Of Neuse River From The Greenway Trail

More Info on the Captial Area Greenway System (with maps): http://www.raleighnc.gov/arts/content/PRecDesignDevelop/Articles/CapitalAreaGreenwayTrailSystem.html

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